Personal Care Aide/CNA

Description This position is Part time - 29 hours per week: Monday-Friday Day Shift

Why join our team? We impact the lives of individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and their families daily. We influence and support autism acceptance and appreciation worldwide. Come join our dedicated, and passionate team in delivering and facilitating innovative programs and services.

Importance of Role This position serves as a Personal Care Aide (PCA) with a CNA Certification to work with other experienced staff in a team atmosphere to support individuals with (ASD) and related developmental disabilities that participate in the Foundation's Adult Day Training (ADT) Program with a goal of facilitating both program and individual goals.

The PCA will need to be able to actively participate and assist participants and program volunteers during volunteer projects, physical activities, and instructional classes, both on-site and out in the community.

In addition to the responsibilities of a PCA, the CNA will also provide guidance and support in medical related instances to ensure high-quality service delivery and client safety and care within the ADT program.

Responsibilities Direct support

• Provide continuous direct supervision and support to program participants with daily living skills through coaching, modeling, and hands-on instructional support
• Assist program participants with individual needs including activities of daily living, personal care, feeding and hygiene as needed
• Document services delivered in accordance with Els for Autism Foundation® policies and procedures.
• Provide direct and continuous supervision of program participants during activities, mealtimes, instructional classes, lessons with special guests, volunteer projects, transition to and from locations, loading and unloading into vehicles either on campus or while out in the community to ensure participant safety and well being.
• Report all concerns, accidents and/or incidents as directed; completing written reports as needed/assigned
• Collect, document, and maintain participant data including daily progress reports

Personal Care Aide

• Maintain knowledge of all program participants' medical, physical, communication, and behavioral needs/concerns
• Assist participants with activities of daily living as needed
• Help prepare, set up, maintain, clean and break down program spaces, supplies, and equipment to ensure a safe and organized environment

Certified Nursing Assistant Responsibilities

• Monitor participant's health conditions, including implementing seizure protocols and provide care during medical events
• Administer medications and document treatments following all state and APD requirements
• Administer standard precautions and infection control standards
• Observe and document any client physical and/or behavioral changes in addition to documenting health observations and care provided

Requirements Required Qualifications and Experience

• HS diploma or equivalent and must be a Certified Nursing Assistant with a valid Florida certification
• At least 1 year experience as a CNA working with youth and/or adults with Autism or other developmental disabilities
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) and CPR certification
• Valid Florida Driver's License and reliable transportation
• This position requires a screening through the Clearinghouse https://info.flclearinghouse.com

Preferred Qualifications And Experience

• 2 years of experience in a paid position working with adults with Autism or other developmental disabilities
• PCA certification
• Experience working as a behavioral assistant or technician with individuals with ASD
• Demonstrated ability to support verbal and non verbal participants
• Bilingual (Spanish/English)
• PCM (Professional Crisis Management) trained

Work Environment

• Potential exposure to accidents, illness or injury
• Interact indoors or outside - in office or program environments across campus
• Subject to frequent interruptions and changing priorities
• May require flexible scheduling

Els for Autism is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Els for Autism is committed to fostering a safe and inclusive workplace, where diversity is valued and all individuals, regardless of background, identity, or ability, are respected and provided equal opportunities for success. To learn more, please visit elsforautism.org. Please be aware that the selected candidate must successfully complete a Level 2 Background check through the APD Clearinghouse. Details can be found at: https://info.flclearinghouse.com. The Foundation pays for this check.